An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Alright, it’s getting late. You should go back to your room and rest,” Rufus said wearily, waving his hand.

The decision to appoint his eldest son as the heir to the throne was not only because he recognized his capabilities. He was also driven by a sense of guilt, wanting to make amends.

Unfortunately, Dustin lacked ambition and harbored no aspirations to rise above others. Therefore, Rufus refrained from pressing too hard.

As a dying man, his only wish was for the well-being and happiness of his sons. The rest was no longer a concern.

Dustin opened his mouth as if to speak but ultimately remained silent. He then stood up and left.

He had no desire to become the next prince, at least not now. To the outside world, the title of Prince of West Lucozia symbolized supreme power, boundless wealth, glory, and the pinnacle of prestige. However, to Dustin, it represented a burdensome role.

Assuming the throne meant bearing an overwhelming load. He would no longer be able to consider only himself. His responsibilities would extend to include all of West Lucozia and its people.

man, Dustin felt incapable of shouldering such a heavy responsibility.

Dustin spent his time within the castle. After quelling the rebellion, which included the eradication of the Dragon Guard, countless trivial matters demanded

health, Dustin took on his father’s responsibilities, fulfilling his duty as the

could enjoy the leisure life of a noble, strolling through parks,

affiliated forces, and the number of his guards must not

Julius to leave West Lucozia with a substantial sum of wealth and

outcome, he would bear the full responsibility, and the monarchy would refrain from

to understand what the two options pertained-either lead an idle life or venture forth into

Julius primarily due to their familial relationship and his significant role in the successful elimination of the Dragon

after considering the advantages and disadvantages, Julius opted for the second alternative-to set out on a new

taking his chances outside of West Lucozia rather than leading

rise again and establish his own sphere of influence. A highly ambitious person, Julius

be a follower within a prosperous one. He was going to

money and personally bid him farewell from West Lucozia. Their paths diverged from that point onward, with